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Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

SOC 11-9199.11Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers brownfield redevelopment and environmental site management practice, spanning contamination investigation, remediation design and execution, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and stakeholder coordination across urban, industrial, and federally impacted sites.

Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Environmental contamination sourcesidentify and document under supervisor guidance at an active brownfield investigation site.
  2. Applicable environmental laws and regulationsreview and summarize to support compliance tracking on an assigned remediation project.
  3. Site visit observationsrecord and report using standardized field documentation protocols at contaminated land sites.
  4. GIS mapping toolsoperate under direction to plot sampling locations and contamination boundaries on a brownfield site.
  5. Project funding opportunitiesresearch and compile lists of applicable grants or incentive programs for brownfield redevelopment.
  6. Cost estimation worksheetsassist in preparing preliminary cleanup cost data using spreadsheet software under senior staff oversight.
  7. Environmental risk assessment datagather and organize to support quantitative human health risk evaluations on brownfield projects.
  8. Remediation site schedulesmonitor and update using calendar and scheduling software to help coordinate contractor activities.
  9. Technical reports and regulatory submissionsdraft initial sections under senior review for brownfield site characterization projects.
  10. Water and soil quality sampling resultsinterpret basic findings with guidance to flag potential contamination concerns at redevelopment sites.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Environmental contamination sourcesidentify and assess using site investigation data with reduced oversight on urban or industrial brownfield sites.
  2. On-site remediation activitiescoordinate contractor schedules and daily operations to maintain compliance with environmental permits and standards.
  3. Brownfield grant applicationsprepare and submit with supporting documentation to secure project funding from state and federal programs.
  4. Cleanup cost estimatesdevelop using analytical software and cost databases for mid-scale land redevelopment projects.
  5. Quantitative risk assessmentsconduct for human health and environmental exposure pathways using established models on assigned brownfield sites.
  6. Surface water and groundwater remediation plansimplement under general direction, monitoring system performance against regulatory benchmarks.
  7. Remediation compliance reportsauthor and submit to regulatory agencies, applying reading comprehension and writing skills to technical content.
  8. Project timelines and resource allocationmanage using ERP software to keep brownfield redevelopment milestones on schedule.
  9. Interdisciplinary project teamscoordinate through active listening and oral communication to align engineering, legal, and community stakeholders.
  10. Soil and air quality improvement measuresimplement at contaminated sites following approved remedial action plans and safety protocols.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex contamination source identificationperform autonomously using inductive reasoning and multi-media sampling data across diverse brownfield site types.
  2. Full-scope remediation project complianceoversee across all project phases, independently resolving regulatory conflicts with environmental law and agency requirements.
  3. Brownfield redevelopment project plansdesign and execute end-to-end, integrating safety, quality, and community benefit objectives at large-scale sites.
  4. Detailed environmental cost estimatesproduce independently, applying mathematical reasoning and engineering knowledge to complex multi-phase cleanup scenarios.
  5. Quantitative human health and ecological risk assessmentslead using advanced analytical software, translating findings into defensible regulatory submissions.
  6. Groundwater and surface water remediation systemsdesign and optimize, selecting appropriate technologies for site-specific hydrogeological conditions.
  7. Contaminated military test sites and abandoned mine landsdevelop and implement tailored improvement measures addressing water, air, and soil quality concurrently.
  8. Funding strategies for redevelopment projectsidentify, negotiate, and secure from multiple public and private sources to ensure project financial viability.
  9. Regulatory agency negotiationslead on behalf of project teams, applying systems analysis and judgment to achieve approvable remedial action decisions.
  10. Emerging site conditions and non-routine contamination scenariosevaluate and resolve using critical thinking and deductive reasoning without precedent guidance.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational brownfield strategyset vision and direct multi-project portfolios spanning remediation, redevelopment, and community revitalization at enterprise scale.
  2. Environmental compliance frameworksdevelop and institutionalize policies that align organizational practice with evolving federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
  3. Cross-sector funding architecturesdesign and negotiate complex financing structures combining EPA grants, tax incentives, and private investment for large brownfield programs.
  4. Senior project managers and environmental specialistsmentor and develop, building organizational capacity in risk assessment, remediation design, and regulatory negotiation.
  5. Quantitative risk assessment methodologiesadvance organizational standards by integrating emerging science and regulatory guidance into enterprise-wide practice protocols.
  6. Stakeholder coalitionslead across government agencies, community organizations, and industry partners to align redevelopment goals and resolve high-stakes conflicts.
  7. Systems-level remediation performanceevaluate across a portfolio of sites, identifying systemic inefficiencies and directing corrective actions to optimize outcomes.
  8. Executive and public audiencescommunicate complex brownfield science and policy decisions with speech clarity and written expression to drive informed decision-making.
  9. Technology adoptionlead evaluation and integration of advanced GIS, analytical, and ERP platforms to improve organizational project delivery and data management.
  10. Industry-wide brownfield redevelopment standardsinfluence through participation in regulatory rulemaking, professional associations, and published technical leadership.

Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted regulation lookup — queries AI tools to surface relevant environmental statutes, cleanup standards, and compliance thresholds, then cross-checks results against official agency sources before applying them to site documentation WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Cost-estimate drafting — directs an AI assistant to compile preliminary remediation cost ranges from analogous project data and regulatory fee schedules, then applies site-specific judgment to adjust figures before submitting to stakeholders Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Contamination source analysis — delegates initial synthesis of soil, groundwater, and hazard assessment data to an AI tool, then exercises complex problem-solving expertise to interpret outputs and identify remediation pathways that automated analysis cannot fully resolve Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Multi-stakeholder project orchestration — deploys AI agents to draft funding applications, compliance schedules, and contractor coordination plans across concurrent brownfield sites, retaining final judgment on regulatory risk and community-impact decisions where automation feasibility reaches its ceiling Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Complex Problem Solving
Score: 59.2 / 100
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction

Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Remediation project briefings — conveys basic contamination findings to site stakeholders using plain language summaries of technical reports Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory correspondence — drafts initial written submissions to environmental agencies following standard compliance templates O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Site meeting participation — listens actively during contractor coordination meetings and records key action items for follow-up Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Community stakeholder presentations — explains brownfield redevelopment timelines and health risk findings to public audiences using accessible visuals and non-technical language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interagency written communication — prepares clear, accurate progress reports for EPA, state environmental agencies, and municipal authorities describing remediation milestones O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Risk assessment communication — translates quantitative human health and environmental risk findings into concise executive summaries for property developers, legal counsel, and government officials Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Funding application narratives — authors compelling grant and loan applications that articulate project scope, environmental benefit, and community impact to secure brownfield redevelopment financing O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Multi-party project reporting — produces integrated status reports reconciling input from environmental engineers, legal teams, and site managers into unified compliance documents Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-sector communication leadership — facilitates high-stakes public hearings and regulatory negotiations, mediating between community advocates, government regulators, and private developers on contested remediation outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Technical-to-policy translation — authors white papers and policy briefs that convert site-specific contamination data into actionable recommendations for regional land use planning bodies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Organizational communication standards — develops templates, style guides, and communication protocols for brownfield project documentation adopted across project teams and partner agencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Site task coordination — takes initiative to assign daily remediation tasks to subcontractors under supervisor guidance while tracking completion against project schedules Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Compliance awareness leadership — flags potential regulatory non-compliance issues observed during site monitoring to senior project managers before escalation occurs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Remediation team supervision — directs on-site environmental cleanup crews, resolving scheduling conflicts and enforcing safety and quality standards during active remediation phases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Project milestone ownership — assumes accountability for defined project deliverables including cost estimates, permit submissions, and phase completion reports Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder coalition building — convenes and leads working groups of municipal officials, environmental consultants, and community representatives to advance redevelopment planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Full project leadership — manages all phases of brownfield redevelopment from site assessment through remediation completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and holding vendors accountable to environmental and contractual standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis response leadership — directs immediate site response actions when unexpected contamination discoveries or regulatory violations occur, making rapid decisions to protect worker and community safety Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Junior staff development — mentors early-career environmental specialists in remediation planning, regulatory interpretation, and field monitoring techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Program-level leadership — oversees portfolios of concurrent brownfield redevelopment projects across multiple sites, allocating resources and resolving cross-project conflicts to maximize environmental and economic outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational strategy — leads development of organizational brownfield program strategies, establishing priorities, partnerships, and funding pipelines aligned with regional redevelopment goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Industry thought leadership — represents the organization in national brownfield coalitions, regulatory working groups, and professional conferences, shaping policy and practice standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition11 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning gap identification — recognizes limitations in understanding of environmental chemistry or regulatory frameworks and seeks targeted training or guidance from senior specialists Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Self-monitoring during site assessments — pauses during field investigations to verify that data collection methods align with study objectives and regulatory requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Remediation strategy reflection — reviews completed project phases to identify which assessment or cleanup approaches yielded accurate results and which required costly corrections Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory knowledge calibration — tracks changes in environmental law and proactively updates personal knowledge frameworks to maintain current compliance competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Decision process review — examines own judgment calls on risk assessment parameters or remediation technology selection to identify cognitive biases or knowledge gaps influencing outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Project retrospective leadership — conducts structured after-action reviews of completed brownfield projects, extracting lessons learned and adjusting future planning approaches accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Complexity recognition — identifies when a contamination problem exceeds current expertise and proactively engages specialized consultants in hydrogeology, toxicology, or environmental law Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Learning transfer application — consciously applies frameworks developed from past remediation projects to novel site conditions, distinguishing where prior models apply and where new approaches are required Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational learning systems — establishes project debriefing processes and knowledge management systems that capture team-wide lessons from brownfield projects for institutional use Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Metacognitive modeling — coaches project staff to recognize their own knowledge boundaries, evaluate their reasoning processes, and develop professional learning strategies tailored to brownfield work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Adaptive expertise development — maintains ongoing awareness of evolving remediation technologies and regulatory science, continuously updating mental models of best practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Contamination source analysis — applies basic conceptual site models to identify likely sources, pathways, and receptors of environmental contamination during preliminary site investigations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory requirement parsing — reads and interprets environmental statutes and agency guidance documents to identify applicable compliance obligations for a given site Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Risk pathway evaluation — evaluates exposure pathways for human health and ecological risk by weighing site-specific data against established toxicological benchmarks and conservative assumptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Remediation technology comparison — analyzes feasibility of competing cleanup technologies against site conditions, cost constraints, regulatory acceptability, and long-term effectiveness criteria Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence quality assessment — critically evaluates laboratory analytical data, field measurements, and consultant reports to identify data gaps, inconsistencies, or quality assurance failures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Quantitative risk assessment execution — conducts defensible human health and environmental risk assessments by systematically evaluating exposure assumptions, toxicity values, and uncertainty ranges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cost-benefit analysis — compares remediation alternatives by integrating cleanup costs, liability reduction, future land use value, and regulatory approval probability into structured decision frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory interpretation under ambiguity — applies reasoned judgment when site conditions fall outside clear regulatory guidance, constructing documented rationales for compliance determinations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Novel contamination problem solving — develops site-specific conceptual models and remediation strategies for emerging or poorly characterized contaminants where standard frameworks are insufficient Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Portfolio-level risk prioritization — applies critical analysis across multiple contaminated sites to rank remediation priorities by risk severity, regulatory pressure, and redevelopment opportunity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy critique and improvement — identifies systemic weaknesses in existing regulatory risk assessment frameworks and contributes expert commentary to agency rulemaking processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration11 statements
Emerging
  1. Interdisciplinary team participation — contributes field observations and data to project teams including environmental engineers, hydrogeologists, and regulatory liaisons during site assessment phases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Agency relationship building — establishes working relationships with state environmental agency contacts, responding to information requests and participating in site visits collaboratively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Cross-functional project coordination — coordinates activities across environmental consulting firms, legal counsel, municipal planners, and community organizations involved in a single brownfield redevelopment project Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict navigation — mediates disagreements between property owners and regulators over cleanup standards or timelines, finding mutually acceptable solutions that maintain compliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Contractor partnership management — collaborates with remediation contractors to align field operations with project specifications, resolving technical disputes constructively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Public-private collaboration — builds effective partnerships between municipal governments, private developers, and environmental agencies to structure brownfield transactions and secure shared project commitments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community engagement collaboration — works alongside community health advocates and neighborhood organizations to incorporate resident concerns into site remediation and reuse planning processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Intergovernmental team leadership — coordinates multi-agency project teams involving federal, state, and local entities, aligning divergent regulatory priorities toward shared remediation objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Coalition architecture — designs and sustains long-term multi-stakeholder coalitions for regional brownfield programs, establishing governance structures, shared agreements, and conflict resolution mechanisms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-sector knowledge integration — synthesizes contributions from environmental science, law, finance, and community development disciplines into unified project strategies that leverage each field's expertise Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaborative capacity building — mentors organizations new to brownfield redevelopment in effective interagency collaboration practices, accelerating their project readiness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Regulatory honesty — accurately reports field findings and sampling results to supervisors and agencies without omission or modification, even when data reveal unexpected contamination Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional accountability — acknowledges errors in site documentation or compliance submissions promptly and takes corrective action without being directed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Environmental stewardship ethics — makes project decisions that prioritize long-term community and ecological protection over short-term cost or schedule pressures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict of interest management — identifies and discloses situations where personal, financial, or organizational interests could compromise objectivity in site risk assessments or vendor selection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Community trust building — maintains transparent communication with affected residents about site risks and remediation progress, honoring commitments made during public engagement processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Regulatory integrity under pressure — maintains accurate and complete environmental compliance documentation even when project sponsors or developers push for favorable interpretations of ambiguous regulations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional accountability modeling — accepts full responsibility for project outcomes including cost overruns, compliance failures, or remediation setbacks, communicating transparently with all stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Equitable site decision-making — ensures that remediation standards and redevelopment decisions do not disproportionately burden environmentally vulnerable or economically disadvantaged communities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical leadership in the field — establishes a project culture where all team members understand and uphold environmental ethics, whistleblower protections, and professional standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy integrity advocacy — challenges legally permissible but environmentally inadequate cleanup standards through formal regulatory comment processes, professional organizations, and public discourse Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Organizational ethics architecture — develops codes of professional conduct, ethics training, and accountability mechanisms for brownfield program staff and partner organizations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity11 statements
Emerging
  1. Alternative reuse brainstorming — contributes ideas for creative post-remediation land uses such as solar farms, urban agriculture, or mixed-use development during early planning workshops Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Funding source exploration — researches non-traditional grant programs, tax incentive structures, and public-private financing mechanisms applicable to brownfield projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Innovative remediation design — adapts standard remediation technologies to unusual site conditions such as combined soil and groundwater contamination in densely developed urban settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community-centered reuse design — develops brownfield reuse concepts that creatively integrate environmental restoration with community identified needs such as green space, affordable housing, or economic development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Novel funding structuring — combines multiple federal, state, and private funding streams in creative configurations to finance projects that exceed single-source funding limits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Green infrastructure integration — designs remediation plans that simultaneously address contamination and implement green infrastructure such as constructed wetlands, bioswales, or permeable pavement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Phased redevelopment innovation — creates incremental redevelopment strategies that allow productive interim land uses during long-term remediation, generating community benefit while cleanup proceeds Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-sector solution design — develops project models that creatively blend environmental remediation, workforce development, and community health programming into integrated brownfield redevelopment proposals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Remediation technology innovation — pilots or adapts emerging remediation technologies such as bioremediation, in-situ chemical oxidation variants, or phytoremediation to site conditions not addressed by established methods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Program model creation — designs replicable brownfield redevelopment program models that other municipalities or agencies adopt, embedding creative financing, community engagement, and remediation approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Environmental-economic innovation — invents new project structures that generate revenue from restored brownfield sites through mechanisms such as carbon credits, ecosystem services markets, or renewable energy development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Regulatory learning persistence — persists through complex environmental law and chemistry learning curves, using regulatory guidance documents, mentors, and professional training to build competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback incorporation — applies supervisor and agency reviewer feedback on site assessment reports and remediation plans to improve subsequent work products Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback recovery — responds to project delays caused by unexpected contamination discoveries or regulatory rejections by revising remediation approaches and resubmitting improved plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Technical skill expansion — proactively pursues training in emerging remediation technologies, updated risk assessment methodologies, or new regulatory frameworks to expand professional capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Challenge reframing — treats unusually contaminated or legally complex brownfield sites as opportunities to develop advanced problem-solving skills rather than burdens to avoid Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Failure analysis utilization — systematically analyzes remediation failures or compliance violations to extract specific technical and procedural lessons that improve future project execution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuous regulatory updating — maintains current knowledge of evolving EPA guidance, state environmental rules, and case law affecting brownfield liability, integrating changes into project practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer learning leadership — establishes peer review processes within project teams that normalize constructive critique and create shared growth opportunities from individual mistakes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational learning culture — builds a brownfield program culture where experimentation with new remediation approaches, honest reporting of failures, and continuous improvement are institutionally rewarded Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field advancement contribution — contributes case studies, research findings, and lessons learned to professional brownfield networks and conferences, advancing collective knowledge in the field Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Adaptive leadership under policy change — guides project teams through major regulatory shifts such as changes to cleanup standards or liability rules, modeling confident adaptation and sustained performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness11 statements
Emerging
  1. Site safety attention — maintains focused present-moment awareness of personal protective equipment requirements and site hazard conditions during field investigations at contaminated properties Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder listening presence — gives full attention to community members and agency officials during site meetings, avoiding distractions that reduce comprehension of expressed concerns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Regulatory review intentionality — approaches review of complex environmental regulations and permit conditions with sustained, deliberate attention to avoid compliance oversight errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress regulation during project crises — maintains composed, measured decision-making when unexpected contamination findings or regulatory enforcement actions create high-pressure project conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Meeting facilitation presence — manages own reactions and emotional responses when facilitating contentious community or interagency meetings about controversial remediation decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Risk assessment deliberateness — applies intentional, methodical attention to quantitative risk assessment inputs and assumptions, recognizing that inattentional errors in health risk calculations carry significant public consequences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Contractor oversight awareness — maintains consistent situational awareness across concurrent remediation activities on complex sites, detecting early signs of quality or safety deviations before they escalate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Community impact sensitivity — approaches interactions with residents of contaminated communities with mindful awareness of trauma, distrust, and health anxiety that shape their engagement with remediation processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful leadership under ambiguity — models calm, grounded decision-making for project teams during periods of regulatory uncertainty, funding gaps, or community opposition, preventing reactive choices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic attention architecture — designs project monitoring and review systems that institutionalize attentive oversight of remediation quality, cost, and compliance across the full project lifecycle Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Organizational stress culture — shapes a brownfield program culture that acknowledges the emotional weight of working in contaminated communities and builds in reflective practices that sustain team wellbeing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Regulatory complexity persistence — continues working through dense environmental regulations and technical remediation standards without disengaging when complexity increases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community resistance navigation — remains professionally engaged and constructive when community members express anger or distrust toward the remediation project or its managers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Long project endurance — sustains consistent quality and regulatory compliance effort across multi-year brownfield remediation projects that involve repeated setbacks, scope changes, and funding interruptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory rejection recovery — resubmits revised remediation work plans and permit applications after agency rejections, incorporating required changes without losing momentum or project confidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Liability exposure management — maintains professional composure and decisive action when projects involve significant personal or organizational legal liability for environmental harm Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained remediation leadership — leads remediation projects through years of technical, regulatory, and community challenges, maintaining team cohesion and forward progress despite prolonged adversity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adverse site condition resilience — continues methodical investigation and cleanup planning when sites reveal contamination complexity, cost escalation, or health risk severity beyond initial projections Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Funding uncertainty management — sustains project planning and stakeholder engagement through periods of grant rejection, budget cuts, or delayed funding approvals without allowing program momentum to collapse Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Program-level perseverance — maintains long-term commitment to brownfield program goals across election cycles, agency leadership changes, and economic downturns that threaten program continuity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous regulatory advocacy — publicly challenges inadequate cleanup standards or inequitable regulatory treatment of contaminated communities despite institutional pressure to accept insufficient remediation outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Resilience modeling — demonstrates sustained fortitude visibly to project teams during the most difficult phases of complex remediation projects, building organizational resilience by example Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
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Related titles
Brownfield Program Director · Brownfield Program Manager · Brownfield Redevelopment Coordinator · Brownfield Redevelopment Site Manager · Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist · Brownfields Practice Leader · Brownfields Program Coordinator · Brownfields Program Manager · Cleanup Monitor · Contaminated Land Consultant · Contamination Consultant · Corridor Redevelopment Manager
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O*NET skills
Complex Problem SolvingSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSystems EvaluationMathematicsNegotiationTime ManagementSystems AnalysisActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Financial ResourcesPersuasionScienceLearning StrategiesInstructingOperations Analysis
Knowledge domains
English LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementMathematicsChemistryEngineering and TechnologyBiology
Abilities
Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingMathematical ReasoningSpeech Clarity
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Technology
Office suite softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareGeographic information systemOperating system softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Identify environmental contamination sources.
  2. Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws, standards, regulations, or other requirements.
  3. Identify and apply for project funding.
  4. Plan or implement brownfield redevelopment projects to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with applicable standards or requirements.
  5. Estimate costs for environmental cleanup and remediation of land redevelopment projects.
  6. Conduct quantitative risk assessments for human health, environmental, or other risks.
  7. Design or implement plans for surface or ground water remediation.
  8. Design or implement measures to improve the water, air, and soil quality of military test sites, abandoned mine land, or other contaminated sites.
CIP education codes
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